Brady Surpasses Montana for Most TD Passes in Postseason
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Published on : 1/12/2015
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is no stranger to the playoffs. Since taking over the starting role at QB he has led his team to 12 playoff appearances. He has only missed the postseason twice in his career.
Brady led his team to a 35-31 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday. He completed 33 of his 50 passing attempts for 367 yards and three touchdowns and also ran for a touchdown. Brady has now surpassed Gold Jacket Joe Montana for the most passing touchdowns in postseason history.
The Patriots QB has amassed 46 passing touchdowns in 27 playoff games. Montana, who played from 1979-1994, compiled 45 passing touchdowns in 23 games. Brett Favre currently ranks third on the all-time postseason TD passing list with 44.
Below is the complete ranking of the most touchdown passes in postseason history.
Brady led his team to a 35-31 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday. He completed 33 of his 50 passing attempts for 367 yards and three touchdowns and also ran for a touchdown. Brady has now surpassed Gold Jacket Joe Montana for the most passing touchdowns in postseason history.
The Patriots QB has amassed 46 passing touchdowns in 27 playoff games. Montana, who played from 1979-1994, compiled 45 passing touchdowns in 23 games. Brett Favre currently ranks third on the all-time postseason TD passing list with 44.
Below is the complete ranking of the most touchdown passes in postseason history.
* denotes players active during 2014 season
| Rank | Player | Team(s) | TDs |
| 1 | Tom Brady* | New England | 46 |
| 2 | Joe Montana | San Francisco, Kansas City | 45 |
| 3 | Brett Favre | Green Bay, Minnesota | 44 |
| 4 | Peyton Manning* | Indianapolis, Denver | 38 |
| 5 | Dan Marino | Miami | 32 |
| 6 | Kurt Warner | St. Louis, Arizona | 31 |
| 7 | Terry Bradshaw | Pittsburgh | 30 |
| 8 | John Elway | Denver | 27 |
| 9 | Joe Flacco* | Baltimore | 25 |
| 10T | Roger Staubach | Dallas | 24 |
| 10T | Donovan McNabb | Philadelphia | 24 |
| 10T | Drew Brees* | San Diego, New Orleans | 24 |
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